Charity Gayle - Fire And Rain Lyrics
Lyrics
The sky is turning cold
as the winds begin to blow
The night the prophets told the clouds
to brew and gather close
The stories of the saints
Telling tales of dead bones raised
The intercessions stir and wake up
Fire and the rain
The bride is rising up
She's been waiting long enough
The lamps are lit, let the trumps begin
Oh come Lord Jesus, come
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
Things are about to change
The Earth is gonna shake
Cause every knee will hit the ground
and proclaim that Jesus reigns
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
The fire and the rain, the fire and the rain
Are coming down, coming down
to beckon for the day
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus, Jesus come
Yeah, come Lord Jesus
Oh, we need you, need you
Oh, Jesus come
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Fire & Rain
Meaning & Inspiration
Charity Gayle’s “Fire And Rain,” released on March 11, 2015, stands as a resonant anthem, not merely a musical piece, but a profound declaration of faith and an urgent prayer for God’s promised intervention. The song captures the deep spiritual anticipation within the Church, echoing prophetic warnings and the fervent longing for the return of Christ and a global outpouring of divine power. It paints a vivid picture of a world on the cusp of a supernatural awakening, where ancient prophecies converge with contemporary yearning.
At its core, "Fire And Rain" articulates a powerful narrative of divine visitation and end-time readiness. The opening verses speak of changing spiritual seasons, where "the sky is turning cold as the winds begin to blow," and "prophets told the clouds to brew and gather close." This imagery evokes a sense of impending spiritual shift, a prophetic moment where God’s plans are about to unfold dramatically, reminiscent of biblical accounts where weather phenomena often accompanied divine action or judgment. It immediately connects to the "stories of the saints," reminding us of miracles past, "telling tales of dead bones raised." This harks back to powerful scriptural accounts like Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones (Ezekiel 37) or the resurrection power demonstrated throughout Scripture, stirring faith for similar manifestations today. The phrase "the intercessions stir and wake up Fire and the rain" positions prayer as the catalyst, a vital force that ushers in God's presence and power. Here, "fire" symbolizes the refining presence of the Holy Spirit, judgment, and revival, much like the tongues of fire at Pentecost (Acts 2) or the consuming fire of God’s holiness (Hebrews 12:29). "Rain," conversely, signifies refreshing, blessing, and the abundant outpouring of God’s Spirit, as prophesied in Joel 2:23-28. Together, "Fire and Rain" represent a comprehensive divine intervention – purification, power, and refreshing grace.
The song then transitions into the passionate cry of the Church, identified as "the bride rising up," having "been waiting long enough." This identity directly references the Church as the Bride of Christ, eagerly awaiting her Groom (Revelation 19:7). The call for "the lamps are lit" immediately brings to mind the parable of the wise and foolish virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, a powerful reminder for believers to be spiritually vigilant and prepared for Christ's return. The declaration "let the trumps begin" explicitly refers to the trumpet calls associated with the rapture and the second coming of Jesus, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:52 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16. This culminates in the repeated, heartfelt plea, "Oh come Lord Jesus, come," which is the ancient Aramaic prayer, "Maranatha," a fervent expression of longing for the Lord's imminent return (Revelation 22:20).
As the song progresses, it builds to an assured proclamation of global transformation: "Things are about to change / The Earth is gonna shake / Cause every knee will hit the ground and proclaim that Jesus reigns." This is not a speculative hope but a confident declaration rooted in irreversible biblical prophecy. The imagery of the earth shaking points to God’s sovereign power to disrupt and reorder, a theme echoed in Hebrews 12:26 and Haggai 2:7, describing the shaking of all things. The ultimate vision of "every knee will hit the ground and proclaim that Jesus reigns" is a direct and powerful echo of Philippians 2:10-11 and Romans 14:11, which foretell the universal acknowledgment of Christ's supreme authority, whether in willing submission or compelled recognition. This is the culmination of history, where the sovereignty of God’s Son is universally established. The repeated refrain, "The fire and the rain, the fire and the rain / Are coming down, coming down / to beckon for the day," emphasizes that these divine phenomena are not isolated events but integral components ushering in "the day"—the Day of the Lord, Christ’s triumphant return. The song concludes with a raw, earnest cry, "Oh, we need you, need you / Oh, Jesus come," articulating the deep spiritual hunger and dependence of humanity on its Savior, reinforcing that the call for His return is born out of genuine necessity and longing. "Fire And Rain" serves as a spiritual alarm and an encouragement, calling believers to awaken, intercede, and live in active expectation of the glorious future promised in Scripture.